Read Sharon's blog: Done

Here are the items she wanted me to read:

1.  Detoxing
2. Anti-inflammatory Diet & Nightshades
3. Fibromyalgia

Detoxing is actually about getting rid of the bad energy in your body when you are stressed or just need to relax. Sharon lists steps to take to press out the stress down through your body and out your toes. I love that she added a quickie version that I can use in an emergency :)

Anti-inflammatory Diet and Nightshades: I love how Sharon puts all of the information out there in lists without a ton of extra information that can make (me at least) lose interest in reading further. Here is the gist of it:

1) Avoid sugar. This includes soda* and high-glycemic foods

2) Avoid fried foods. 

3) Red meat is a problem for some people, especially the grain-fed supermarket type. Grass-fed organic meat is less problematic.

4) You can counteract pain by eating ANTI-inflammatory foods. Dark leafy greens like kale and spinach will help a lot. Berries (especially blueberries), turmeric, garlic, celery, pineapple, cocoa, ginger, and foods containing good fats (extra-virgin olive oil, avocado, salmon, nuts) are great, too.

5) The Nightshade (Solanaceae) plants: tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant and tobacco

Fibromyalgia: though I don't have this particular condition, a lot of the information is still relevant.

I could kiss Sharon for posting this part:

"There’s a Southern saying “If you’re going through Hell, don’t pitch a tent!” This is perfect advice. Resist the urge to wallow. Focus on the things you CAN do to make yourself better, and keep moving!" 

and this:

"Keeping your identity as separate from a disease, and focusing on the actions you can take, is important for everything herpes to HIV. Some people with long-term managed illnesses, like diabetes, actually wind up healthier because they get serious about their diet and exercise. This life is what we make of it. Go make something awesome! "

 

The rest of the article outlines how sleep, nutrition, relaxation, good touch, light exercise, and counseling can help one cope with FM - and most other trials of life as well!

This part rings true for me:

" Kidney* Deficiency (either Yin, Yang, Qi or Essence Deficiency) – there will be impotence or lack of libido for males and infertility issues for both males and females. Other symptoms: sore lower back with restless leg syndrome, irritable bladder, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, hot flashes and night sweats.
* Please note that the Chinese organs are energetic concepts and may or may not relate to the physical organs!"

 When I was with Sharon this morning, she attended to the Kidney deficiency above. When she was done, I didn't have just the red dots that the needles made, but I had a full red line between the dots. Meaning that the Kidney work she had done did work, and worked well. :)

to do: go shopping!